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Emerging markets can still offer good investment opportunities, in spite of their strong rally last year, writes Mark Pearce of...

Emerging markets are not just attractive from an investment point of view. Pension funds in these regions are asset rich...

Nicholas Pratt reviews the regulatory developments in the OTC derivatives world and discovers that it is still unclear just what...

In last year’s spectacular rally in US equities, established large-cap stocks fell by the wayside in favour of cyclical stocks....

There may be huge potential in the emissions trading markets, but investors are uncertain about their direction post-Kyoto, writes Angèle...

Sophistication of electronic trading platforms is vital, as a lag can cause losses. Hosting solutions for proximity and colocation can...

The client’s specific objectives, constraints, and associated risk factors are simply not taken into account in the design of the...

There are numerous small consultancy ‘shops’ in asset management. Fiona Rintoul asks if they are just unemployed professionals, or if...

Data management allows investment managers to better understand their clients, see the inflows and outflows of their investments, and understand...

Hedge fund investors could obtain greater peace of mind through managed accounts. But there are significant infrastructure requirements for investors,...